The zoning approval comes with the condition that Apple create a one-acre park.

As of 2006, Apple had no specific plans, but has long been looking to consolidate its operations scattered through Cupertino and other parts of Silicon Valley into a large, new campus.

While jobs admitted to investors back then that it would take up to four years, and cost plenty, it seems that a groundbreaking in 2010 would be right on schedule, and Apple's stock has been flying high.

This isn't the first battle between the Jobs and meddling beauraucrats standing between Jobs and his "vision."